What has , is and will be happening at our wonderful school.

Balladen CP School Newsletter

What has , is and will be happening at our wonderful school.

Balladen CP School News

Here you will find news, photographs and films of what has happened at our amazing school.

You can also read about what is being learned in the classrooms throughout the week as well as ways you can help your child / children at home.

If you have any comments or suggestions about how we can improve our newsletter please do send an email to Mr. Ringrose at neirin@balladen.org.uk or come and have a chat at school.

Thank you so much for your support!

View from the office

Monday 3/10/2016 - Friday 7/10/2016

Dear Parents and Carers,

It just seems to be getting colder and colder doesn't it?.

We have had another stunning week of learning here at Balladen. I feel so proud of what takes place here each and every day. The children at our school are enthusiastic learners who are willing to try new activities. The adults who work at Balladen all do their very best for all of the children all of the time. What a wonderful place to be!

At Balladen this week we have had:

Assemblies

Cricket coaching

Swimming lessons

A trip to see Cinderella at The Octagon in Bolton

Football and sports clubs

Learning using the sense of smell in our Reception class

Retelling traditional stories in Year 1

Learning about fractions including halves and quarters in Year 2

Labelling skeletons in Year 3

Learning about eating healthy foods and the importance of sleep in Year 4

Learning how to solve short division problems using the formal written methods in Year 5.

Exploring the correct order of operations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in Year 6.

The learning never stops at Balladen Community Primary School.

We are all really looking forward to our Christmas Fair next week. Please do come and buy some tokens before the fair as it will save you rusing on the day! Please do have a chat with anyone in the office if you have any questions.

Have a wonderful weekend. I look forward to seeing all of those Monday smiles!

What we will be learning next week.

Reception

In English this week...

This week in English we are learning to retell a traditional tale; The Three Little Pigs.

In Mathematics this week...

This week in Maths we are learning to compare different lengths of objects.

We are also learning...

We are also learning about The Christmas Story.

Ways you can help your child / children...

Please read as much as possible to and with your child / children at home.

Year 1

In English this week...

This week in English we are learning to write a class diary. Last week we learned about Samuel Pepys and his diaries.

In Mathematics this week...

This week in Maths we are learning about money and how to recognise the value of the different denominations.

We are also learning...

We are also learning about The Christmas Story and Advent.

Ways you can help your child / children...

Please keep reading.

Year 2

In English this week...

This week in English we are gathering information about our topic on toys from the past. We will be learning how to make notes and reading from lots of different sources.

In Mathematics this week...

This week in Maths we are learning to recognise and use symbols for pounds and pence.Add and subtract money and start giving change.

We are also learning...

We are also investigating toys through the decades, and comparing old toys with new.

Ways you can help your child / children...

Please continue to read every evening, and learn your spellings.

Don’t forget to chant your 2 and 5 times tables.

Year 3

In English this week...

This week in English we are learning to know the key features of a persuasive letter. Children will write their own persuasive letter. We will practice the 200 hf words in word work. Children will be tested on the 100 and 200 hf words.

In Mathematics this week...

This week in Maths we are learning to recap and apply the written methods of addition and subtraction. Children will be assessed on their mental maths and reasoning skills using and applying the written methods.

We are also learning...

We are also learning to know the different organs in the body and rebuild a skeleton. We will also learn about different animal skeletons. We will sketch fruits with links to last weeks shape poems about fruit. In RE we will discuss who our special person is and their key qualities.

Ways you can help your child / children...

Please practice the spelling of the 200 hf words that were given out at parent’s evening.

Maths homework will be dividing by 2x, 3x and 4x.

Please ensure children have plenty of sleep, children are working really hard in school and sleep is important. Thank you!

Year 4

In English this week...

This week in English, we are writing a new version of the Pied Piper.

In Mathematics this week...

This week in Maths we are continuing to learn about tenths and hundredths. We will then be carrying out assessments.

We are also learning...

We are also learning how to work with charcoal in art. We will learn how the Great Plague started in History.

Ways you can help your child / children...

Please remember to read at least 4x per week at home.

Year 5

In English this week...

This week in English we are editing and improving our letters.

In Mathematics this week...

This week in Maths we are learning how to recognise and use square and cube numbers. We will explore these and their patterns.

We are also learning...

In Geography, we are learning about bread and we will research where different types of bread come from. We will also be food critics and will be tasting different types of bread and cheese. In PSHE we will also be learning about being a good friend.

Ways you can help your child / children...

Please continue to read at least four times a week.

Keep learning your spellings!

Year 6

In English this week...

This week in English we are learning how to edit and up- level our letters. We will also be focusing on our SPAG revision.

In Mathematics this week...

This week in Maths we are learning what the terms prime number, composite number and prime factor mean. We will undertake number investigations relating to these terms.

We are also learning...

We are also learning techniques on how to tackle tricky reading test questions. We will also be thinking about materials in Science.

Ways you can help your child / children...

Don't forget to continue to read on a daily basis.

Keep using taught spelling strategies to learn those tricky spellings.

Events at Balladen CP School Monday 28th November to Friday 2nd December